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RELIGION

Religion, or at least religious inquiry, is something that virtually all humans have in common. In all corners of the world and in all eras of history, people have wondered about the meaning of life, how to make the best of it, what happens afterwards, and if there is anyone or anything "out there." The goal of Religion Facts is to provide free, reliable information — "just the facts" — on the various answers that have been given to these questions, as well as the rituals and customs that go along with them. This very broad definition means that we have articles on a wide variety of world religions and belief systems, both ancient and modern. - See more at: http://www.religionfacts.com/#sthash.FnflURtc.dpuf

Hinduism Hinduism is an ancient world religion with no known founder or known date of origin. The term "Hinduism" simply derives from the word "India" and refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed in India over thousands of years. Most Hindus worship one or more deities, believe in reincarnation, value the practice of meditation, and observe festive holidays like Diwali and Holi. - See more at: http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/index.htm#sthash.bfphATFV.dpuf

Islam Islam is a monotheistic religion based on revelations received by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century A.D., which were later recorded in the Quran (or Koran), Islam's sacred text. Islam has spread rapidly throughout the centuries and today the religion is, by some measurements, the largest in the world. Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

The Arabic word Islam means "submission," reflecting the faith's central tenet of submitting to Allah. Islamic practices are summarized by the Five Pillars of Islam: faith, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and alms. - See more at: http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/index.htm#sthash.FhnKeSqr.dpuf

Christianity Founded by Jesus Christ approximately 2,000 years ago, Christianity is one of the most influential religions in world history. Although this faith began as a small sect of Judaism during the first century in ancient Israel, the Christian religion has nearly 2 billion followers at the beginning of the 21st century and can be found in every corner of the globe.

The Christian faith is live out within the institution called the Church. The three major branches of the Christian church are Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy. There are similarities and differences between these three branches. There are also similarities and differences between Christian denominations, which extend to issues such as beliefs, practices, and holidays. - See more at: http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/index.htm#sthash.z2YemeHS.dpuf